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100 1 _aNyrop, Kristoffer,
_d1858-1931
240 1 0 _aKysset og dets historie. English
245 1 4 _aThe kiss and its history
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-04-24
508 _aProduced by Turgut Dincer, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Kiss and Its History" by Dr. Christopher Nyrop is a scholarly treatise written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the multifaceted nature of the kiss, exploring its significance across various cultures and emotional contexts. The book reportedly spans from poetic definitions of kissing to a philological examination of its implications, indicating an in-depth analysis of how kisses are utilized to express love, affection, respect, and more. At the start of the text, the author introduces the topic of kissing by discussing its pervasive presence in human life, noting how it accompanies individuals from birth to death. Nyrop embarks on a quest to define what a kiss is, referencing both poetic interpretations and scientific descriptions, such as the mechanics of a kiss and the various sounds it produces. He also outlines different categories of kisses, ranging from those of love and friendship to more formal expressions, hinting at a comprehensive exploration that blends cultural history, personal sentiment, and linguistic inquiry. The opening sets the stage for further discussion on the emotional depth and societal roles of kissing, suggesting a rich tapestry of human experience tied to this simple yet complex act. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aKissing
700 1 _aHarvey, William Frederick,
_d1853-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51856
999 _c92690
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